River Farm America Foundation
Invitation OnlySaratoga Springs, New York · EIN 45-4427264 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$850K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$21.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $30,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
9% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Museum at Saratoga | Saratoga Springs, NY | General charitable purposes | $200,000 |
| Equine Advocates | Chatham, NY | General charitable purposes | $195,000 |
| Franklin Community Center | Saratoga Springs, NY | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Wellesley College | Wellesley, MA | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Wellspring of Saratoga | Saratoga Springs, NY | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Jake's Help From Heaven | Saratoga Springs, NY | General charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| Rebuilding Together - Sarasota County | Ballston Spa, NY | General charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| Whiskers Animal Benevolant League | Albany, NY | General charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| Saratoga History Museum | Saratoga Springs, NY | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation | Saratoga Springs, NY | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Shelters of Saratoga | Saratoga Springs, NY | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Old Friends of Cabin Creek | Greenfield Center, NY | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Uoc Odyssey Program | Chicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Regional Food Bank of NY | Latham, NY | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Albany Therapetic Riding Center | Slingerlands, NY | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| North Shore Animal League | Port Washington, NY | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Saratoga Plan | Saratoga Springs, NY | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Saratoga Sponsor a Scholar | Saratoga Springs, NY | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Second Chance Thoroughbreds | Spendcer, NY | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation | Saratoga Springs, NY | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Friends of Saratoga County Animal Shelter | Saratoga Springs, NY | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $850,000 | 21 |
| 2024 | $617,000 | 22 |
| 2023 | $635,000 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600869349100200
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-4427264
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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